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Beat Herpes Ii with Lysine BEAT HERPES II WITH LYSINE By Katherine Birkner, C.R.NJL, Pii.D. There are over seventy varieties of herpes virus. Out whenever the immune system is weakened by some acute of that huge number only four major categories infect stress, colds, sunburn, or fatigue. It has also been noted humans. Varicella-2X)Ster virus causes chicken pox and that in some people the eating of low lysine food such as shingles; Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is often carried nuts, seed and cereals causes a nutritional imbalance that without producing any symptoms but can be very favors growth of the herpes virus. dangerous for newboms and for people witii Herpes reactivation begins in the ganglion cells and compromised immune systems, the Epstein Ban* virus, every case of recurrent herpes simplex viral infection starts and herpes simplex, which causes cold sores and genital as ganglionitis. The virus only then passes down the axon herpes. All of tiiese viruses are of particular importance to induce the formation of the herpetic vesicle in the skin because they lie dormant within the body and reactivate or mucous membranes, but this represents only the tip of later. the volcano. This means that every time a person hais a cold There are two types of herpes simplex. Herpes sore on his lip, the base of his brain is inflamed. Herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) typically causes cold sores and skin simplex may be considered a disease of the nerve, and not eruptions. It can also cause herpes keratitis, an of tiie skin. inflammation of the ^cor^ea of the eye. If herpes Dr. Kedar Adour and his associates at the repeatedly flares up in the eye it can lead to scarring and Kaiser-Permanente Medical Center showed the causative loss of vision. a:gent in many cranial syndromes is herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex 11 (HSV-2) causes genital herpes. It is They include migraine headache, acute vestibular the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease in the neuronitis, globus hystericus. Bell's Palsy and Meniere's United States. More than 30 million Americans have disease. Sufficient knowledge about herpes simplex virus HSV-II although more than half never develops serious has been generated to allow associajion with cranial nerve symptoms. This viral infection can range in severity syndromes, even though the possibility exists that a yet from a silent infection to a serious inflammation of the unknown virus or pathophysioibgic mechanism may be the liver with fever. A baby whose mother is infected with primary disease, which causes reaction of the herpes HSV-II can pick up the infection in the birth canal, simplex virus. creating a risk of brain damage, blindness or death. LYSINE Herpes I and II cause painful fluid filled blisters that L-lysine is an essential amino acid in that it is required are highly infectious until they are completely healed. for human nutrition and is not produced by the human Healing can take up to three weeks. Recurrent eruptions body. Lysine is a key amino acid in many critical body are common. Some people have out breaks once a year proteins. The body needs lysine for growth, tissue repair, or less while others may get them every few weeks. for the production of antibodies, hormones, and enzymes. A mild tingling and burning sensation in the vaginal Because it helps to build muscle protein it is good when area may be the first sign of genital herpes in women. you are recovering from surgery or a sports injury. Usually within a few hours of the initial symptoms Deficiencies of lysine can result in anemia, bloodshot blisters develop around the rectum, clitoris, and cervix, eyes, enzyme disorders, hair loss, an inability to and in the vagina. This is often accompanied by a watery concentrate, irritability, lack of energy, poor appetite, discharge from the urethra and pain when urinating. In reproductive disorders, retarded growth, and weight loss. men blisters break out on the penis, groin, and scrotum, Keeping the balance of lysine to arginine at the right often with a urethral discharge and painful urination. levels prevents replication of the herpes virus and keeps it It was once thought that genital herpes could only be in check. Lysine is relatively easy to get in the diet. Most transmitted during an active outbreak. Recent research people consume ten times the minimum. However, human appears to refute this theory. needs for lysine vary markedly from person to person. The Once herpes viruses enter the body they never leave. amount of lysine required for protein balance was found to They live in nerve cells where the immune system vary fourfold from 400 to 1,6000 milligrams per day just cannot fmd them. They become active from time to time witii one relatively small group of adults.Vegetarians tend O 2001 - Pain & Stress Publications May NOT be reproduced by any means without the written consent of the author. HER-19 to have Iow lysine levels. A key to keeping herpes under off for 5 to 10 minutes; repeat several times daily. This control is to watch the ratio lysine-to-arginine foods. If interrupts the viruses replication cycle, and may prevent a you are currently experiencing a herpes break out or are blister formation. prone to frequent herpes episodes avoid arginine-rich foods: chocolate, carob, coconut, oats, peanuts, •Do not use if you are pregnant or lactating, have PKU or if you use soybeans, wheat germ, gelatin. Increase lysine foods:, MAO inhibitors or trycyclic antidepressants, or if you have had a malignant melanoma. beef, chicken, lamb, milk, cheese, beans and brewer's yeast. THE MIND BODY CONNECTION Psychologist Ted A. Grossbart says that often our skin says what our heart and mind cannot. The physiology of skin and sentiments is well known. The REFERENCES skin with its rich network of nerve endings is exquisitely sensitive to our inner and outer environment. Anger, depression, and joy all cause measurable skin changes. Balch, James F., M.D. And Balch, Phyllis A., C.N.C When standard treatment for herpes fails to be Prescription For Nutritional Healing. effective Grossbart focuses on the mind/body Garden City Park, New York: Avery connection, helping his clients to unravel the emotional Publishing Group, 1997 message their skin may be trying to send. Stress whether physical or emotional, seems to be an Sahley, Billie J., Ph.D. Healing With Amino Acids inciting factor in herpes out breaks. Stress suppresses the And Nutrients. San Antonio, TX: Pain & Stress immune system, which leaves your body open to any Publications, Inc., 2000 opportunistic virus. Anxiety Control™ is a unique combination of amino acids, herbs, and essential cofactors providing the brain with needed nutrients during times of stress. The Nutritional Support Program must be followed on a daily basis: This article is not intended to give medical advice or replace the services of a physician. It is for educational purposes only. Lysine - 500 to 1,500 mg per day as maintenance. During acute outbreaks, increase the lysine up to 3,000 mg per day in divided doses, and add another 1,000 mg of Vitamin C (Ester C). Zinc - 30 mg per day for acute outbreak until healed; then 15 mg per day for maintenance. Zinc boosts immune function and is important to the skin. Ester C with Bioflavonoids - 500 mg, three times per day. Anxiety Control 24 - 1 or 2 capsules, twice per day. During an acute outbreak, increase to three times per day. B Complex - 50 mg, once a day. MSM Cream or Lotion - Apply to sores at onset, and repeat three to four times per day. Pain Control* - 1 or 2 capsules, twice per day, as needed for pain. Pain Control contains DLPA, boswella, GABA, ashwaganda powder, magnesium, and B6. Vitamin E - 400 I.U. capsule daily. Ice Cube - If you feel tingling on an area around your mouth, apply an ice cube to the area for 5 minutes, then O 2001 - Pain & Stress Publications May NOT be reproduced by any means without the written consent ofthe author. HER-19 .
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